Wait... WHAT?!

   Kristin, my sister who is extremely allergic to cats... just adopted a cat. While I don't get it, I must admit that Mr. Mittendorf is quite adorable. He looks like a Turkish Van, and has settled right in:

   And speaking of saving animals, I just got the most awesome email from my friend Robin at the Humane Society of Greater KC (Hallmark has a program in which they make a $200 donation in your name if you volunteer at least 25 hours of your time within a 6 month period):
   "I am so excited to let you know the Humane Society received a $1,000 check today – because of you! We had five Hallmark employees submit their volunteer hours for the VIP program. This money will help feed the ENTIRE shelter for one month. I hope that knowledge puts a smile on your face. Thank you so much for not only submitting your paperwork – but donating your time and talents to the shelter. We could not save the animals without people like you and companies like Hallmark there to help!"
   So a cute kitty gets a home & a whole bunch of dogs & cats get fed for a month. I'd call that a pretty good day!